German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
Middle East
May 13, 2019
German Foreign Minister condemns UN’s treatment of Israel
Marking the 70th anniversary of Israel’s admission to the United Nations, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas issued a statement via Twitter…
Turkey denies torture claims by journalist Deniz Yücel
Middle East
May 13, 2019
Turkey denies torture claims by journalist Deniz Yücel
The Turkish Foreign Ministry on Sunday issued a statement rejecting claims that officers tortured German-Turkish journalist Deniz Yücel while he…
German parliament extends army’s Africa missions
World
May 10, 2019
German parliament extends army’s Africa missions
The German Bundestag, or lower house of parliament, voted overwhelmingly to extend three army missions in Africa for another year…
Romania’s Roma communities still live in abject poverty
World
May 10, 2019
Romania’s Roma communities still live in abject poverty
It’s a mere 30-minute drive from the Romanian city of Sibiu to the village of Altana, which feels like it…
Chelsea Manning freed from jail on contempt charge – for now
World
May 10, 2019
Chelsea Manning freed from jail on contempt charge – for now
Chelsea Manning was released on Thursday from a Virginia prison she where had been jailed for refusing to testify, two…
French barrel sailor crosses Atlantic, arrives in Martinique
World
May 10, 2019
French barrel sailor crosses Atlantic, arrives in Martinique
A French adventurer successfully crossed the Atlantic Ocean in a plywood barrel, completing his journey on Thursday. Jean-Jacques Savin landed…
EU says inspectors, not announcements, determine next steps in Iran standoff
Middle East
May 9, 2019
EU says inspectors, not announcements, determine next steps in Iran standoff
It ain’t easy being Brussels, the broker and bodyguard of the beleaguered Iran nuclear deal that US President Donald Trump wants…
Human rights group accuses Germany of mistreating rejected Afghan asylum-seeker
Middle East
May 9, 2019
Human rights group accuses Germany of mistreating rejected Afghan asylum-seeker
The Council of Europe’s anti-torture committee on Thursday accused German police of mistreating an Afghan man who was being deported after observing…
EU devouring natural resources at unsustainable rate: report
World
May 9, 2019
EU devouring natural resources at unsustainable rate: report
People in the European Union use up natural resources far more quickly than the rate at which nature can replenish…
Europe rejects Iran ‘ultimatums’ on nuclear deal
Middle East
May 9, 2019
Europe rejects Iran ‘ultimatums’ on nuclear deal
The European Union on Thursday reiterated its commitment to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but insisted it would not accept…